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Trump Promised Lower Mortgage Rates. Does He Deserve the Credit? 01/14/2026 07:00pm • The years of 2% mortgages are long gone, but many people -- and politicians -- are hoping for their return. President Donald Trump made that one of his campaign promises in 2024, and while we haven't seen any significant declines yet, there has been some movement in rates. At the start of 2025, rate Shopping at Walmart and Target? What Rewards Credit Card You Should Use Might Surprise You 01/14/2026 07:00pm • You may have noticed that a lot of issuers don't classify Walmart and Target as grocery stores or supermarkets. Some consumers find out the hard way when they check their rewards and discover they didn't earn as much as they thought. Walmart and Target are classified as superstores, discount stores What Is a Good Interest Rate on a Savings Account? 01/14/2026 07:00pm • After a couple of years of spiking interest rates in the wake of the pandemic, yields on savings accounts have been falling since late 2024, when the Federal Reserve began trimming its benchmark rate. So, what is a good interest rate on a savings account? And how can you get one? What Is a Good Inte Veteran star 3B Nolan Arenado hopes move to the Diamondbacks leads to elusive postseason success 01/14/2026 06:07pm • Nolan Arenado is an eight-time All-Star, a 10-time Gold Glove winner and many in the baseball world believe the star third baseman is well on his way to having a plaque in Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame. One thing he hasn't accomplished is postseason success with just five postseason hits Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as the holiday season kicked into gear 01/14/2026 03:17pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers increased their spending in November from October as holiday shopping kicked into full gear. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November, following a revised 0.1% decline October, according to the Commerce Department. The report on Wednesday was delayed more Royal Opera sees generation change as Jakub Hrůša and Speranza Scappucci come in 01/14/2026 12:40pm • LONDON (AP) — There’s a new generation this season at the Royal Opera in London, where Jakub Hrůša took over after Antonio Pappano’s 22-year reign as music director, and Speranza Scappucci became the first principal guest conductor in three decades. Hrůša led the company’s first new stag Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals 01/14/2026 10:46am • PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals, adding an accomplished veteran to a team trying to return to the playoffs for the first time since a surprise World Series run in 2023. St. Louis receiv A construction crane falls onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 32 people 01/14/2026 09:59am • NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AP) — A construction crane crashed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday, triggering a derailment that killed at least 32 people and injured dozens more. The crash occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima, some 200 kilometers (135 miles) northeast o Photos show sacred deer wandering through Japan's ancient capital during Japan-South Korea summit 01/14/2026 08:48am • NARA, Japan (AP) — In Japan's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them. Nara this week hosted a Japan–South Korea summit, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is from the Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November from October as the holiday shopping season kicked into gear 01/14/2026 08:31am • NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November from October as the holiday shopping season kicked into gear. Car shopping trends and tips for 2026 from Edmunds 01/14/2026 07:11am • In recent years, a shortage of vehicles, rising prices, and high borrowing costs have made it challenging for some people to purchase a new or used vehicle. Thankfully, the automotive market is shifting in ways that could be beneficial if you’re planning to buy a vehicle in the next few months. Th The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say 01/13/2026 10:16pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. The number of dead climbed to Snoop Dogg's NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing 01/13/2026 09:12pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg arrived at Intuit Dome hours before tipoff, long before most fans filled the arena and even before some players. Dressed in a gray suit and black turtleneck, a diamond-encrusted Peacock pendant resting on his chest and purple Chuck Taylor sneakers with gold laces nodd Hiring an In-Home Caregiver: What to Consider 01/13/2026 07:00pm • The role reversal that happens as parents or loved ones age and need more help can be a hard to navigate journey. If you are stepping into a caregiving role for a loved one, or considering looking into home health care options to hire an at-home caregiver for assistance, you'll want to educate yours How Much Does Medigap Cost? 01/13/2026 07:00pm • When you enroll in Medicare, one of the many things to remember is that there is no out-of-pocket limit to how much you spend on medical care, so you could accumulate high, unpredictable medical expenses -- such as deductibles, copayments and coinsurance -- that may take a long time to pay off. Howe